2 Corinthians 11:15

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

এতেকে তাৰ দাস সকলেও ধাৰ্মিক দাস সকলৰ বেশ ধৰাটো বৰ মহৎ বিষয় নহয়; কিন্তু তেওঁলোকৰ শেষ, তেওঁলোকৰ নিজ কৰ্মৰ দ্ৱাৰাই হব৷

What Does This Mean?

This verse says that just as the ministers of Satan can appear to be good, so too can their followers seem like righteous people. However, in the end, what they truly are will show through based on their actions.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a toy that looks like a puppy but it's actually a robot inside. It might act like a puppy for a while, but eventually, its true nature as a robot will come out. This verse is saying something similar about bad people pretending to be good.

Historical Background

The Apostle Paul wrote this letter around AD 56 to the Christians in Corinth. He was addressing issues of false teachers who were misleading his audience and trying to undermine his authority, thus he warned them against such deceptions.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can apply this verse by being cautious about people who seem overly good but have questionable motives. For example, if a charity solicits donations with grand promises but fails to deliver or is not transparent, it might be wise to investigate further.

Topics

• false teachers
• righteousness
• deception
• works
• end times
• truth

Related Verses

• 1 John 4:1
• Matthew 7:23
• Revelation 13:1-18
• Romans 16:17-18
• Genesis 3:1-5

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are 'ministers of righteousness'?

Ministers of righteousness refer to those who genuinely serve God and follow His commandments. They act righteously out of true faith and devotion.

How can we discern between truth and deception in today's world?

We must look at the fruits of people’s actions, examine their teachings against Biblical principles, and seek wisdom from God to make clear judgments.

What does 'end shall be according to their works' imply?

This phrase suggests that ultimately, everyone will be judged based on what they have done. Good deeds lead to a good end, while bad deeds bring negative consequences.

Why is Paul warning about false ministers in this letter?

Paul was concerned because the Corinthian church faced threats from false teachers who were leading believers astray and undermining his teachings and authority.